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What European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Mean for Fintech
Fintech & Ecommerce

What European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) Mean for Fintech

The adoption of the first set of European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) became official in the European Union on October 21, 2023. What changes do the new standards bring for businesses, particularly those operating in the fintech industry?

Google to Allow US Crypto Trust Ads
Blockchain & Crypto

Google to Allow US Crypto Trust Ads

Ads about crypto trusts in the US will be enabled by Google from the end of January 2024.

Fintech Funding Accelerates in Jordan
Fintech & Ecommerce

Fintech Funding Accelerates in Jordan

Fintech funding in Jordan attracted US$26 million between 2018 and 2022, becoming one of the top investment targets.

SumUp Raises $300M in Growth Funding
Fintech & Ecommerce

SumUp Raises $300M in Growth Funding

British fintech startup SumUp has raised a fresh funding round that brings the company valuation close to $8.6 billion.

Livestreaming E-Commerce Surges in China, Boosted by AI
Fintech & Ecommerce

Livestreaming E-Commerce Surges in China, Boosted by AI

This year’s Singles Day highlighted the growth of livestreaming e-commerce sales, fueled by virtual avatar hosts and AI chatbot use.

Robinhood Reports 75% Rise in Trading Volume
Blockchain & Crypto

Robinhood Reports 75% Rise in Trading Volume

Digital asset trading volume on a crypto-friendly trading platform Robinhood grew 75% month-on-month in November.

Amazon and USAID Distribute 3 Grants to Women-Led Climate Projects in Africa
Society & Lifestyle

Amazon and USAID Distribute 3 Grants to Women-Led Climate Projects in Africa

Amazon-backed Climate Gender Equity Fund (CGEF) has selected the first cohort of women-led organizations focused on advancing gender-equitable climate action in Africa to receive grants for their activities.

Škoda Launches Pay to Fuel Service
Fintech & Ecommerce

Škoda Launches Pay to Fuel Service

Drivers of Škoda ICE vehicles in select European countries are now able to pay for fuel via their in-car dashboard touchscreen using the Pay to Fuel service.

Payment Ring Users Won’t Replace It With Another Payment Method
Fintech & Ecommerce

Payment Ring Users Won’t Replace It With Another Payment Method

Nine in ten European payment ring users prefer this payment method to all others, according to a recent survey.

Itau Unibanco Offers Bitcoin Trading
Blockchain & Crypto

Itau Unibanco Offers Bitcoin Trading

Largest private lender in Brazil Itau Unibanco enters the crypto arena with bitcoin trading service.

Carbfix Puts CO2 Into Stone to Mitigate Climate Change
Science & Technology

Carbfix Puts CO2 Into Stone to Mitigate Climate Change

Iceland-based startup Carbfix has developed a revolutionary technology that mixes CO2 with water and injects it into basalt rock for storage, thus, mitigating climate change.

Gold Prices Hit Record High, 2024 Anticipations Are Bullish
Finance & Economics

Gold Prices Hit Record High, 2024 Anticipations Are Bullish

Spot gold prices rose to a new record high, expected to remain above $2,000 levels next year, as investors are looking for safe-haven assets.

Bitcoin Surges to $41K Amind Crypto Market Growth
Blockchain & Crypto

Bitcoin Surges to $41K Amind Crypto Market Growth

On Monday morning, Bitcoin exceeded $41,000 for the first time in 19 months, as the crypto market grows on ETF expectations and bets on dovish Fed.

How Deepfake Scams Affect the Payment Industry and What Can Be Done
Fintech & Ecommerce

How Deepfake Scams Affect the Payment Industry and What Can Be Done

Deepfake imposters are increasingly targeting unsuspecting victims, raising alarm among all payment industry players. How do you protect your organisation and clients from highly realistic online masks and voices generated by computer technology? 

N26 to Offer Stock and ETF Trading Via Upvest API
Fintech & Ecommerce

N26 to Offer Stock and ETF Trading Via Upvest API

A new investment product for stocks and ETF trading created by N26 in partnership with Upvest is expected to launch in the first half of 2024.

Mastercard Unveils Gen-AI Assistant Shopping Muse
Fintech & Ecommerce

Mastercard Unveils Gen-AI Assistant Shopping Muse

Advanced generative AI tool by Mastercard reimagines the search and discovery of products in retailers’ digital catalogues.